Further injection?

Hello Dr Bland

I haven't seen you for a while following successful injection (again) in my right hand, but the symptoms are re-occurring now unfortunately and my sleep is now being disturbed by the discomfort. I had successful surgery on my left hand but have been reluctant to have surgery on my right hand because of the disruption to home and work life, and the injections have worked really well so far, and for quite long periods. Is it OK to have another injection? I wasn't sure if its OK to have multiple injections or if I really should consider surgery now.

Further injection?

Hello Dr Bland

I haven't seen you for a while following successful injection (again) in my right hand, but the symptoms are re-occurring now unfortunately and my sleep is now being disturbed by the discomfort. I had successful surgery on my left hand but have been reluctant to have surgery on my right hand because of the disruption to home and work life, and the injections have worked really well so far, and for quite long periods. Is it OK to have another injection? I wasn't sure if its OK to have multiple injections or if I really should consider surgery now.

It's back

Hi Dr Bland
After my last injections the symptoms improved and was able to carry on working as normal.
But, now its back and I'm having trouble holding tools for an extended length of time or where I'm using a trowel etc. with out my hand cramping. I also get pins and needles when driving. I get a intense burning pain in my wrists and my whole hand aches, symptoms worse in my right hand. I was wondering if I could come back to see you as I'm experiencing more pain than I remember in previous times with the CTS.

Thank you
Grant Hirst

I don't appear to have CTS. Is my appointment wasting time?

Hi
I have just read the information on your excellent site and completed the questionnaire. My probability scores are 0% & 1%.
The practice nurse at my surgery diagnosed tennis elbow after examination. My GP mention CTS but did no examination.
My left little finger and outside of my ring finger only are affected.
If it is not CTS, can you still help?
I need to get this diagnosed as I have other problems and am carer for my wife.
Your comments will be much appreciated.

Questionaire completion

CTS Surgery

I was recently diagnosed with CTS in both hands 5 right 3 left, I had surgery on my right hand on 30/5/15 and my symptoms are about 90% better. But I still have numbness in my right thumb, not as bad but still significant. My surgeon said it may take a while to get completely better, however there is a risk that these symptoms may persist. Does anyone know how long it will take for these symptoms to go, in their experience.

Steroid Injection Request

Dear Mr Bland,
My name is Alberto Gonzalez and I saw you at your clinic last Thursday - 28 May. We discussed the option of having an injection on my right hand as an alternative to surgery. I was wondering if I could come to have the injection some time Thursday or Friday this week?
Thanks.
Kind regards,
Alberto

Re inject

Dear Dr Bland,

Thank you for prompt reply. I will come along tomorrow afternoon.

Many thanks again

Louise Wynne

First night wearing splints

I had my first appointment yesterday, and last night wore the wrist splints for the first time. I was woken after two hours sleep by terrible pain in my thumbs and the back of my hands, worse on the left hand, by 2.30am I was in so much pain, I had to take painkillers and remove the splints. Please could you tell me if this is a normal reaction, I am a bit worried about wearing them again!
Would really appreciate some feedback.

Thank you

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Hi Dr Bland

Recently having had the carpal tunnel op at the end of March was wondering if it is usual to have lumps either side of the scar and for the area to still be sore and at times very itchy on the wrist underneath the scar and also from time to time have pains shooting from the area up my arm, only lasting a couple of minutes at the most though. I put cream on it every day and massage the area. Where the scar ends at the wrist this is sometimes painful. There is still redness in this area. Just wondering whether this is normal recovery?

Thanks